#4E7B8F Hex Color
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#4e7b8f is a muted steel blue with a gray cast, like weathered harbor water. Its low saturation keeps it calm and understated, which suits UI backgrounds and supporting tones in nautical or financial design. It flatters warm accents like terracotta or dusty coral. White text passes AA contrast on it, reading at about 4.6:1.
Questions about #4e7b8f
What is #4e7b8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e7b8f is rgb(78, 123, 143), in HSL hsl(198, 29%, 43%) and in CMYK 45%, 14%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4e7b8f?
#4e7b8f pairs well with warm, dusty accents like terracotta or muted coral, which lift its gray undertone. For a quieter palette, use it with charcoal and soft cream neutrals.
Is #4e7b8f a good background color for text?
Yes. White text on #4e7b8f reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for small body text. Dark text on it falls short, so keep typography light when this color sits behind it.
Is #4e7b8f readable on white or black?
#4e7b8f has a 4.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.55:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.